Question 1

what causes paranoid personality disorder?

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We don't know: Paranoid personality disorder is a psychiatric condition in which a person has a long-term distrust and suspicion of others, but does not have a psychotic disorder like schizophrenia. The cause of the disorder is unknown.  However, it is more common in families with members who have psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia or delusional disorder.

Question 2

what is paranoid personality disorder like?

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Suspiciousness.: Excessive sensitivity
 tendency to bear persistent grudges persistently and injuries or slights
 suspiciousness and a pervasive tendency to  misconstrue the actions of others as hostile or contemptuous
 a combative and tenacious unreasonable sense of personal rights
 recurrent suspicions of sexual infidelity
 tendency to experience excessive self-importance
 preoccupation with conspiracies.

Question 3

tell me about "paranoid personality disorder"?

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Paranoid: Is one of cluster a personality disorders, classified along with schizoid & schizotypal personality disorders. It is a pervasive global mistrust of others & preoccupation with hidden motives & suspiciousness, severe enough to interfere with daily functioning.

Question 4

how to know if i have paranoid personality disorder?

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It is hard: Personality disorders are difficult to live with and hard to treat. Usually if u have a personality disorder u do not realize that u have a problem, people close to u do. If u have been told u have one and are asking for help that is a major step. Follow through and speak to a therapist. They will start with what's bothering u, which is your healthier side and move on from there. It will take time

Question 5

what are some triggers of paranoid personality disorder?

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Old stories: We evolve our personas from the stories we tell ourselves, made up of memories, the way others treat us, traumas. These serve as cues to our present responses. Paranoia is a strong, fear response based on the meaning of the partiular experience. If you were attacked by a dog as a child, you might forever be fearful of a large animal. A more vulnerable persona is predisposed to respond this way.

Question 6

are people with paranoid personality disorder usually dangerous?

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Paranoid: If suspicious of motives of others and become delusional about harm coming from others, can act out to protect self, not common.

Question 7

i think i have paranoid personality disorder what help is there for me?

Accepted Answer

Great question.: I wonder why you think that.
Sometimes people feel that way when it is normal to be very concerned about somethings or someone may be out to get you.
Talk to a good friend and try to understand.
It is possible you are just feeling this way occasionally and that is not personality disorder.

Question 8

can you tell me how i can know if i have paranoid personality disorder?

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I would not try to: Self - diagnose a personality disorder. Encourage you to see a psychiatrist or a psychologist for a comprehensive evaluation. Take care.

Question 9

what should be done to treat a person who had paranoid personality disorder?

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NEEDS PSYCHIATRIST: A person with paranoid personality disprder need to be trated by a psychiatrist, with therapy and meds, and treatment may be long term.

Question 10

what are ways to deal with a family member that suffers from paranoid personality disorder?

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Suggestions: #1: remember that you don't control others and cannot change them.  #2: take care of yourself and behave in ways that make you feel good about your own behavior. #3: avoid heated power struggles. #4: understand that it's difficult for your family member to trust that other people are not hostile, threatening or demeaning.  #5: you might suggest therapy, too.  #6: care, but carry on!

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